Willamette Valley Pinot Noir: to age or not to age?
Typically, winemakers recommend drinking Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs upon release and, if one chooses, aging them for five to eight years. When it comes to...
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Domaine Roy & Fils
by Serge Z
Domaine Roy & fils is a perfect example of when an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Marc-André Roy and winemaker Jared Etzel established...
Fired: 2020 Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir Barrel Select
by Serge Z
Why did we fire the 2020 Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir? Because it’s a very disappointing wine and “fire” has a lot to do with it. We...
Wineswinging at Trisaetum Winery in Willamette Valley
by Serge Z
Trisaetum winery is closely intertwined with the family history of its owners, as many wineries of Willamette Valley. Still, each story is unique. Trisaetum Story...
Santa Margherita Acquires ROCO Winery
by Serge Z
Santa Margherita acquires ROCO Winery, the award-winning producer in Willamette Valley of Oregon. ROCO ROCO Winery was founded by Rollin Soles, one of the trailblazing...
12 Great Oregon Pinot Noirs to Drink Now
by Serge Z
Our Oregon Pinot Noir to Drink now list includes some of the best wines from the area that are ready to be enjoyed in 2021...
2017 Savoya Vineyard Pinot Noir Ken Write Cellars
by Serge Z
2017 Savoya Vineyard Pinot Noir is part of Ken Wright’s single-vineyard project. As one of the pioneers of Oregon winemaking, Ken Wright acquired an intricate...
Twomey Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2018
by Serge Z
Pinot Noir from Dundee Hills AVA of Willamette Valley of Oregon is always a delight, and Twomey Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2018 is no exception. ...
2017 J Christopher Volcanique Pinot Noir
by Serge Z
017 J Christopher Volcanique Pinot Noir comes from Dundee Hills, the prime AVA of Willamette Valley of Oregon. Unlike France, where terroir determines the quality...
